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expound

UK //ɪkˈspaʊnd//US //ɪkˈspaʊnd//

词源

源自中古英语 'expounden',来自古法语 'espondre',最终源自拉丁语 'exponere',意为 '展示、解释'。

verb

❶ 详细解释或阐述某个观点、理论或主题,通常以系统或深入的方式进行说明。

“The professor expounded his theory of relativity for two hours.”

(教授花了两个小时详细阐述了他的相对论理论。)

“She expounded on the importance of education in her speech.”

(她在演讲中详细阐述了教育的重要性。)

同义词:explain, elaborate, clarify

常见短语

expound on — 详细讨论或解释某个主题,通常用于正式或学术场合。

“The speaker expounded on the benefits of renewable energy.”

(演讲者详细讨论了可再生能源的好处。)